# Applications Engineer

> Zaber · Vancouver, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-19

**Salary:** CAD 72,000–93,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Applications Engineering Team

## Description

Zaber is looking for a self-motivated problem solver, with an interest in automation, to help customers choose the best solutions that meet their applications requirements. You’ll assist across all touch-points, including developing leads, quoting, aiding implementation, and supporting post-sale. By developing relationships with new and existing customers, you’ll explore a wide breadth of topics including mechanical design, troubleshooting, electromechanical systems, and programming, while also developing industry-specific knowledge. 

By joining a high-performing, self-managed team of leaders, you’ll have the flexibility to operate in a way that works for you. Your team members will be there to support you in developing your motion control and customer service expertise. 

As a core part of Zaber’s operation, you’ll have an opportunity to coordinate across teams. You will help create technical content, assist with traveling to trade-shows and conventions, and help develop customized designs. Within the company you will leverage your experience to act as a customer advocate, participating in design reviews, suggesting new products, and helping to develop and test new features and software.

### Applications Engineer Responsibilities

-   Help customers choose the best solutions that meet their applications requirements.
-   Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients.
-   Assist users with problem-solving over email and phone, including programming help.
-   Work internally to help advocate for customers' interests.
-   Write technical content that helps to educate and market.
-   Attend trade shows in North America and Europe several times per year, involving about a week of travel in each instance.

### Applications Engineer Qualifications

-   Technical degree, ideally in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, required.
-   Ability to explain concepts through written and spoken English clearly and concisely required (other languages an asset).
-   Previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally with a technical support or sales focus, an asset.
-   Industry knowledge in photonics and optics, microscopy, industrial automation, or life sciences an asset.

### Applications Engineer Wage

-   The starting wage for the role is $35 - $45, depending on experience.
-   Type: Full-time, Permanent
-   Selected Benefits: PHSP (health, dental & vision), Stock Options & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off, Casual Dress, Commuter Benefits, EAP
-   Team: Technical Sales

To learn more about our company culture and benefits, visit our careers page: [https://www.zaber.com/careers.](https://www.zaber.com/careers.)

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